Solve the problem.
-The number of feet traveled by a free-falling object in t seconds is given by the function f(t) = 16t How far would it fall in 8 seconds?
A) 64 feet
B) 1024 feet
C) 128 feet
D) 16 feet

Question

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

To find the distance traveled in 8 seconds, we need to plug in t=8 into the function f(t) = 16t:
f(8) = 16(8) = 128
Therefore, the object would fall 128 feet in 8 seconds. The answer is choice C.

Solve the Problem. -The Number of Feet Traveled by a Free-Falling Object in Free-Falling